Woofs, wags and waves for surfing dogs

Sept. 25, 2011

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 1:17 p.m.

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Although Joey, 7, is not near shore, the Westie decides to jump off his board anyway during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach. The well-known canine was heavily photographed. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Luigi leads the way as six dogs hang 24 in attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most dogs on a surfboard. The dogs were not able to stay on for the required ten seconds during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Pudge, a bulldog, has a good run during the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach. About 40 canines of all shapes and sizes competed. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Honzo abandons the board during the large dog competition. The boxer had many good runs and delighted the audience at the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Honzo comes close to regaining control of his board during the large dog competition at the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Honzo is on his way to a nice long run to shore. The boxer wiped out once, but did well during the large dog competition at the Surf City Surf Dog event held in Huntington Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Elliot, an American bulldog, wipes out during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Honzo comes close to regaining control of his board during the large dog competition at the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Keyhey, a terrier-mix, wipes out during the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Luigi leads the way as six dogs hang 24 in attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most dogs on a surfboard. Dogs were not able to stay on for the required ten seconds during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Patrick and Katie Seja help their dog Jedi, an Australian Kelpie, during the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Brandon Scolman of Los Angeles decides to slide in with Honzo during the large dog competition. The boxer's good spirit made many people smile during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Pudge, a bulldog, is cheered on during the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach. About 40 canines of all shapes and sizes competed. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Professional pet photographer Robert Ochoa of Pawmazing dives into his work during Surf City Surf Dog held at Huntington Dog Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Pam Lucado of Fullerton and her Labradoodle head to the water to compete in the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Pam Lucado of Fullerton reacts to her Labradoodle's good run. Kona Kai, a therapy dog, has been surfing since 2007 and loving it. The Surf City Surf Dog competition was held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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A volunteers reacts to playing dogs during the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Joey's star shines so bright he needs shades. The Westie is a supporter of the Westie Rescue of Orange County and Beyond organization. Joey, 7, later competed in the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Joey, 7, had his own entourage at the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Surfs up as Luigi, front, and five other dogs nearly break the Guinness World Record for most dogs on a surfboard during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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The photographers outnumbered dogs, but only barely. About 40 canines competed in the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Many young, enthusiastic volunteers help make the Surf City Surf Dog competition run smoothly. The popular event was held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Westies pose for photographers before the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Westies disband after reuniting for a photo op before the Surf City Surf Dog competition held at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Although Joey, 7, is not near shore, the Westie decides to jump off his board anyway during the Surf City Surf Dog event held at Huntington Dog Beach. The well-known canine was heavily photographed.CINDY YAMANAKA, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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